User blog comment:Lathagarr Stormgale of Tronn/By Sword and Quill - RPG/@comment-3094815-20160611064645/@comment-1298206-20160612230400

''Abigail's grandmother hugged her tightly around the neck and cried into her sister's shoulder. Abigail, while slightly sad by leaving her family and Redwall, was more excited at the prospect of experiencing the world outside of the Abbey walls. She patted her grandmother reassuringly on the back.'' "Don't you worry about me, Gran! We'll be just fine! We'll come back an' visit sometime, I'm sure!"

Her grandmother sniffled and looked up at Abigail through puffy, tear-filled eyes. "You had better or I might just die from worrying about you!"

Abigail gave a small smile and hugged her grandmother more tightly. "Then I'll make sure I visit before too long, Gran."

''Abigail's twin sister Dolores stood nearby. As Abigail and her grandmother ceased hugging, Abigail approached her sister.'' "I'm excited about goin' to Southsward, but y'know it won't be the same without you, right? I'm going to miss you so much, Dolores. Take care of Gran for me, will you?"

Dolores nodded and her bottom lip noticeably trembled as she held back tears. "I will. Good luck, sis." She embraced Abigail in a tight hug.

''After a minute of silence as the two sisters hugged, they stopped and Abigail turned to see the travelers heading for the abbey gates. Casting one last glance back at her grandmother and sister, Abigail smiled sadly before shouting after the other travelers.'' "Hold up! Don't leave without me!"